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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Offside Front lower wing has corrosion but not in a structual area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Lower wing has corrosion not a structural area
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Lower wing has corrosion not a structural area
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corrosion. (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corrosion. (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
All suspension bushes appear slightly deteriorated but have no play
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid appears dark in colour but unable to see if this is due to contamination
Corrosion appearing throughout underside of vehicle
Corrosion to - inner sills, rear inner wheel arches, chassis rails in engine bay, front inner arches to inner wings, all steering and suspension components, brake hose ferrules.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ALL suspension components corroded
Corrosion appearing throughout underside of vehicle
Corrosion to inner sills
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
all suspension components rusting
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
all brake discs worn
slight drag on rear brakes
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GJ54 UNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 UNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GJ54 UNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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